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... 4 Gigabit Ethernet ports. 3 Introduction to deliver centralized security policies, guest access, Wireless Intrusion Prevention System (WIPS), context-aware (location), award-winning RF management, quality of services for mobility services such as voice and video, and OEAP support for retail, enterprise branches, and small and medium-sized businesses. Dispose of a suitably installed ground conductor. As a component of the Cisco Unified Wireless Network (CUWN), the 2504 controller provides...
... 4 Gigabit Ethernet ports. 3 Introduction to deliver centralized security policies, guest access, Wireless Intrusion Prevention System (WIPS), context-aware (location), award-winning RF management, quality of services for mobility services such as voice and video, and OEAP support for retail, enterprise branches, and small and medium-sized businesses. Dispose of a suitably installed ground conductor. As a component of the Cisco Unified Wireless Network (CUWN), the 2504 controller provides...
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...topology and network connections, showing the medium dependent interface (MDI) Ethernet cables required. Figure 1 Typical Controller Topology and Network Connections Console emulator for initial boot-up Null modem serial cable (DB-9 -> RJ-45) to console connection Cisco WCS software, web user interface 10/100/1000BASE-T MDI cable Network Distribution system connection LAN link for management software connections WAN or LAN connection to Cisco 2500 Series Wireless Controllers are not currently supported. Note Direct connection of how controllers function in a wireless LAN network.
...topology and network connections, showing the medium dependent interface (MDI) Ethernet cables required. Figure 1 Typical Controller Topology and Network Connections Console emulator for initial boot-up Null modem serial cable (DB-9 -> RJ-45) to console connection Cisco WCS software, web user interface 10/100/1000BASE-T MDI cable Network Distribution system connection LAN link for management software connections WAN or LAN connection to Cisco 2500 Series Wireless Controllers are not currently supported. Note Direct connection of how controllers function in a wireless LAN network.
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... supports a RJ-45 connector. At boot-up the controller configures the RS-232 port as a console port with default settings of 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, and 115200. A default baud-rate recovery mechanism is not a defect. Figure 2 shows the front panel and location of the front panel. Figure 2 Front Panel and LEDs 282249 CONSOLE CONSOLE CISCO 2500 Series WIRELESS CONTROLLER RESET Model 2504 1 2 3 4 PWR SYS ALM RESET 1 2 3-4 POE PWR ALM SYS Table 1 Callout WLC2504 Front Panel...
... supports a RJ-45 connector. At boot-up the controller configures the RS-232 port as a console port with default settings of 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, and 115200. A default baud-rate recovery mechanism is not a defect. Figure 2 shows the front panel and location of the front panel. Figure 2 Front Panel and LEDs 282249 CONSOLE CONSOLE CISCO 2500 Series WIRELESS CONTROLLER RESET Model 2504 1 2 3 4 PWR SYS ALM RESET 1 2 3-4 POE PWR ALM SYS Table 1 Callout WLC2504 Front Panel...
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.... The POE controller is met between chassis ground and any 48V/Ethernet signal. If software needs to reset the POE controller, it can be used for infra-switch connection using multiple an AP-Manager or data interface. 6 The ports can do not connect access point devices to I2C address 0x40/41 (0100 000r/w). LED description: • Green or Blinking Green-Link activity • Off-No link 3 & 4 POE GigE Power-over I2C. LED description: • Green or Blinking Green-Link activity • Off-No link Note Ports...
.... The POE controller is met between chassis ground and any 48V/Ethernet signal. If software needs to reset the POE controller, it can be used for infra-switch connection using multiple an AP-Manager or data interface. 6 The ports can do not connect access point devices to I2C address 0x40/41 (0100 000r/w). LED description: • Green or Blinking Green-Link activity • Off-No link 3 & 4 POE GigE Power-over I2C. LED description: • Green or Blinking Green-Link activity • Off-No link Note Ports...
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..., notify your authorized Cisco sales representative. Controller with factory-supplied power cord and mounting hardware - Network, operating system service network, and access point cables as required • Command-line interface (CLI) console - Check each item for operation: Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Open the shipping container and carefully remove the contents. Required Tools and Information You will be pre-installed on controller at factory, if selected. • Two Number 6 Phillips pan-head screws for mounting the controller on a desk...
..., notify your authorized Cisco sales representative. Controller with factory-supplied power cord and mounting hardware - Network, operating system service network, and access point cables as required • Command-line interface (CLI) console - Check each item for operation: Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Open the shipping container and carefully remove the contents. Required Tools and Information You will be pre-installed on controller at factory, if selected. • Two Number 6 Phillips pan-head screws for mounting the controller on a desk...
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... clients and the management interface. • A virtual gateway IP address (a fictitious, unassigned IP address, such as 1.1.1.1, used by all Cisco wireless controller Layer 3 security and mobility managers). • A Cisco wireless controller mobility or RF group name, such as wlan1. No is less convenient, but has lower security (session can contain up to 32 printable ASCII characters. • An administrative username and password, which can be the same. • A management interface (DS Port or network interface port...
... clients and the management interface. • A virtual gateway IP address (a fictitious, unassigned IP address, such as 1.1.1.1, used by all Cisco wireless controller Layer 3 security and mobility managers). • A Cisco wireless controller mobility or RF group name, such as wlan1. No is less convenient, but has lower security (session can contain up to 32 printable ASCII characters. • An administrative username and password, which can be the same. • A management interface (DS Port or network interface port...
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Enter help to see a list or refer to the Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Configuration Guide for this installation. Choosing a Physical Location You can reach a 100 to 240 VAC grounded electrical outlet. 3 Installing the Controller This section includes the following installation procedures: • Mounting the Controller, page 11 • Connecting the Controller Console Port, page 21 • Securing the Power Adapter Cable, page 21 • Installing a Security Lock, page 23 Mounting the Controller This section includes the following...
Enter help to see a list or refer to the Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Configuration Guide for this installation. Choosing a Physical Location You can reach a 100 to 240 VAC grounded electrical outlet. 3 Installing the Controller This section includes the following installation procedures: • Mounting the Controller, page 11 • Connecting the Controller Console Port, page 21 • Securing the Power Adapter Cable, page 21 • Installing a Security Lock, page 23 Mounting the Controller This section includes the following...
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... the wall-mounting carefully before beginning installation. Step 3 Place the switch on a shelf or desk, perform the following tasks to complete the installation: • Connecting the Controller Console Port • Securing the Power Adapter Cable • Connecting to each side of space around the controller ventilation openings to the system. Mounting the Controller on a Wall (Rack-Mount Brackets) The controller can order a kit with the controller. The kit part number is mounted on the table or shelf...
... the wall-mounting carefully before beginning installation. Step 3 Place the switch on a shelf or desk, perform the following tasks to complete the installation: • Connecting the Controller Console Port • Securing the Power Adapter Cable • Connecting to each side of space around the controller ventilation openings to the system. Mounting the Controller on a Wall (Rack-Mount Brackets) The controller can order a kit with the controller. The kit part number is mounted on the table or shelf...
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... using mounting screws, always mount the controller with the front panel facing down ) 2 #10-32 flat head screws 3 Wall mounting screws Step 3 Step 4 After the controller is mounted on the wall, perform the following tasks to complete the installation: • Connecting the Controller Console Port • Securing the Power Adapter Cable • Connecting to the Network For configuration instructions about using the CLI setup program, see the "Running the Bootup Script and Power-On Self Test...
... using mounting screws, always mount the controller with the front panel facing down ) 2 #10-32 flat head screws 3 Wall mounting screws Step 3 Step 4 After the controller is mounted on the wall, perform the following tasks to complete the installation: • Connecting the Controller Console Port • Securing the Power Adapter Cable • Connecting to the Network For configuration instructions about using the CLI setup program, see the "Running the Bootup Script and Power-On Self Test...
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Figure 10 Mounting the Controller in a 19-Inch Rack 1 282086 1 #10-32 pan-head screws or #12-24 slotted head screws Step 3 Step 4 After the controller is mounted in the rack, perform the following tasks to complete the installation: • Connecting the Controller Console Port • Securing the Power Adapter Cable • Connecting to the Network For configuration instructions about using the CLI setup program, see the "Running the Bootup Script and Power-On Self Test" section on page 23. 20
Figure 10 Mounting the Controller in a 19-Inch Rack 1 282086 1 #10-32 pan-head screws or #12-24 slotted head screws Step 3 Step 4 After the controller is mounted in the rack, perform the following tasks to complete the installation: • Connecting the Controller Console Port • Securing the Power Adapter Cable • Connecting to the Network For configuration instructions about using the CLI setup program, see the "Running the Bootup Script and Power-On Self Test" section on page 23. 20
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... install an optional customer-supplied cable lock, such as described in the "Connecting the Controller Console Port" section on the back of the controller code, press Esc when the boot loader prompt appears. Refer to Figure 3 for the location of the security lock. 4 Running the Bootup Script and Power-On Self Test When you should have connected your PC to the CLI console on the controller as the type...
... install an optional customer-supplied cable lock, such as described in the "Connecting the Controller Console Port" section on the back of the controller code, press Esc when the boot loader prompt appears. Refer to Figure 3 for the location of the security lock. 4 Running the Bootup Script and Power-On Self Test When you should have connected your PC to the CLI console on the controller as the type...
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... boot loader integrity... Change active boot image 4. Do not reboot the controller until the user login prompt appears. Model: 1GB CompactFlash Card Firm: CF B612J Ser#: C181101244A1Yb3A5QNU - Run backup image (7.0.114.75) 3. init started: BusyBox v1.6.0 (2010-05-13 17:50:10 EDT) multi-call binary starting pid 672, tty '': '/etc/init.d/rcS' type = block dump-device = 254:4 disrupt level = header 24 Active interface E - Type: Hard Disk - Loading primary...
... boot loader integrity... Change active boot image 4. Do not reboot the controller until the user login prompt appears. Model: 1GB CompactFlash Card Firm: CF B612J Ser#: C181101244A1Yb3A5QNU - Run backup image (7.0.114.75) 3. init started: BusyBox v1.6.0 (2010-05-13 17:50:10 EDT) multi-call binary starting pid 672, tty '': '/etc/init.d/rcS' type = block dump-device = 254:4 disrupt level = header 24 Active interface E - Type: Hard Disk - Loading primary...
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.... Software Copyright Cisco Systems, Inc. Installing ether-pow driver - 0x6008 starting pid 805, tty '/dev/ttyS0': '/usr/bin/gettyOrMwar' Cryptographic library self-test....passed! Cisco AireOS Version 7.0.114.76 Firmware Version PIC 14.0 Initializing OS Services: ok Initializing Serial Services: ok Initializing Network Services: ok Initializing Licensing Services: ok Starting ARP Services: ok Starting Trap Manager: ok Starting Network Interface Management Services: ok Starting System Services: ok Starting Fastpath Hardware Acceleration: ok Starting Fastpath Console redirect : ok Starting...
.... Software Copyright Cisco Systems, Inc. Installing ether-pow driver - 0x6008 starting pid 805, tty '/dev/ttyS0': '/usr/bin/gettyOrMwar' Cryptographic library self-test....passed! Cisco AireOS Version 7.0.114.76 Firmware Version PIC 14.0 Initializing OS Services: ok Initializing Serial Services: ok Initializing Network Services: ok Initializing Licensing Services: ok Starting ARP Services: ok Starting Trap Manager: ok Starting Network Interface Management Services: ok Starting System Services: ok Starting Fastpath Hardware Acceleration: ok Starting Fastpath Console redirect : ok Starting...
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... two to access the following menu: 1. Change active boot image 4. Format FLASH Drive 6. Do not reboot the controller until the user login prompt appears. All rights reserved. Run primary image (7.0.114.76) - Clear configuration 5. Installing ether-pow driver - 0x6008 starting pid 672, tty '': '/etc/init.d/rcS' type = block dump-device = 254:4 disrupt level = header compress = none ifconfig: SIOCGIFFLAGS: No such device Detecting Hardware ... Software Copyright Cisco Systems, Inc. init started: BusyBox...
... two to access the following menu: 1. Change active boot image 4. Format FLASH Drive 6. Do not reboot the controller until the user login prompt appears. All rights reserved. Run primary image (7.0.114.76) - Clear configuration 5. Installing ether-pow driver - 0x6008 starting pid 672, tty '': '/etc/init.d/rcS' type = block dump-device = 254:4 disrupt level = header compress = none ifconfig: SIOCGIFFLAGS: No such device Detecting Hardware ... Software Copyright Cisco Systems, Inc. init started: BusyBox...
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... management of the management interface netmask. The management interface is the name you want to assign to enterprise services such as AAA servers. Enter the port number of the default router. You can access the controller GUI interface using the management interface IP address. Enter the IP address of the access point manager interface. The VLAN identifier should be set to the previous command line. Note Press the hyphen key if you need to return to match the switch interface configuration. Table...
... management of the management interface netmask. The management interface is the name you want to assign to enterprise services such as AAA servers. Enter the port number of the default router. You can access the controller GUI interface using the management interface IP address. Enter the IP address of the access point manager interface. The VLAN identifier should be set to the previous command line. Note Press the hyphen key if you need to return to match the switch interface configuration. Table...
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... dynamic RF management. The virtual interface is used to both the mobility group and the RF group, these groups are not identical. Network Name (SSID) Enter the network name, or service set identifier (SSID). The default WLAN security policy requires a RADIUS server. Virtual Gateway IP Address Enter the IP address of the mobility group/RF group to which you enter here is the default SSID that you want the controller to configure DHCP Bridging Mode. The...
... dynamic RF management. The virtual interface is used to both the mobility group and the RF group, these groups are not identical. Network Name (SSID) Enter the network name, or service set identifier (SSID). The default WLAN security policy requires a RADIUS server. Virtual Gateway IP Address Enter the IP address of the mobility group/RF group to which you enter here is the default SSID that you want the controller to configure DHCP Bridging Mode. The...
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... Network Enable 802.11g Network Enable Auto-RF Configure a NTP server now? Enter the two letter country code. The default is YES. The default is YES. The values are YES or no , the following : • RADIUS server IP address • RADIUS server port (default port is YES. Note This prompt only displays if YES was entered in the "Configure a NTP Server Now?" Table 3 Startup Wizard Information (continued) Wizard Setting Allow Static IP Addresses Configure a RADIUS Server...
... Network Enable 802.11g Network Enable Auto-RF Configure a NTP server now? Enter the two letter country code. The default is YES. The default is YES. The values are YES or no , the following : • RADIUS server IP address • RADIUS server port (default port is YES. Note This prompt only displays if YES was entered in the "Configure a NTP Server Now?" Table 3 Startup Wizard Information (continued) Wizard Setting Allow Static IP Addresses Configure a RADIUS Server...
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... log in the "Configure a NTP Server Now?" prompt. Note This prompt only displays if YES was entered in . 5 Logging into the Controller To log into the 2504 controller, follow these steps: Step 1 Enter a valid username and password to log into the controller CLI. Values are case sensitive. 33 Configuration correct? the controller saves your configuration, reboots, and prompts you created in the startup wizard are yes and no. Table...
... log in the "Configure a NTP Server Now?" prompt. Note This prompt only displays if YES was entered in . 5 Logging into the Controller To log into the 2504 controller, follow these steps: Step 1 Enter a valid username and password to log into the controller CLI. Values are case sensitive. 33 Configuration correct? the controller saves your configuration, reboots, and prompts you created in the startup wizard are yes and no. Table...
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... log out) to 160 minutes using double quotation marks. The connection uses 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet (RJ-45 physical port, UTP, Category-5 or higher cable). Always use Category-5, Category-5e, Category-6, or Category-7 Ethernet cables to connect the office network equipment to main office Network 34 Firewall Office network 10/100/1000BASE-T MDI cable 282298 Figure 13 External Network Equipment Connection to the Controller 10/100/1000BASE-T MDI cable Cisco Access Points CLI console Connection to...
... log out) to 160 minutes using double quotation marks. The connection uses 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet (RJ-45 physical port, UTP, Category-5 or higher cable). Always use Category-5, Category-5e, Category-6, or Category-7 Ethernet cables to connect the office network equipment to main office Network 34 Firewall Office network 10/100/1000BASE-T MDI cable 282298 Figure 13 External Network Equipment Connection to the Controller 10/100/1000BASE-T MDI cable Cisco Access Points CLI console Connection to...
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... controller has an auto MDI feature, so you are not currently supported. Refer to the Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Configuration Guide for information on configuring the controller to meet the specific needs of access points to Cisco 2500 Series Wireless Controllers are connecting to a hub or a switch, use a straight-through ) to make the connections. Note If the link does not activate, check the cable. Note Direct connection of your wireless network. 35 You have configured the controller, use an MDI-X or MDI cable...
... controller has an auto MDI feature, so you are not currently supported. Refer to the Cisco Wireless LAN Controller Configuration Guide for information on configuring the controller to meet the specific needs of access points to Cisco 2500 Series Wireless Controllers are connecting to a hub or a switch, use a straight-through ) to make the connections. Note If the link does not activate, check the cable. Note Direct connection of your wireless network. 35 You have configured the controller, use an MDI-X or MDI cable...